Join Storyteller Mama Carla and experience African American storytelling, interactive songs, and easy-to-learn rhythms. This program is suitable for all ages.

Northwest Night Rides are social group bike rides focused in and around Northwest Philadelphia. They meet every other Wednesday at 7:00 pm and usually end at a bar, brewery, or restaurant.  Anyone is welcome to join – living in Northwest Philly is not a requirement!  Given the geography, most rides involve hills, but they don’t... Read more »

From their event page: Since the beginning of time, black writers have contributed to the creation of poetic forms that are still a part of the literary tradition today. In the 20th and 21st centuries, black poets continued to invent new ways of writing when the old forms did not suffice. Often, invention was necessary... Read more »

From their event page:  Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Eunmi Chang from Eunmi’s Sound Healing & Yoga for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience on February 17 from 9:30-11:00 AM at Lemon Hill Mansion. We’ll start out with a guided hike along the Lemon Hill Rim Trail before coming inside the mansion for a peaceful sound healing meditation. Manage your stress, improve your well-being,... Read more »

From their event page:  Join Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Jasyn Brazoban Quartet, and The Mini Q’s featuring Denise King for live musical performances at Lemon Hill Mansion on Saturday, February 17 from 1:00-4:00 PM. As part of Black History Month, these Philadelphia-based musicians will be playing original compositions in addition to compositions from influential Black... Read more »

An Interactive experience of the evolution of Black American music for a hip hop influenced audience. This program is suitable for all audiences.

From their event page:  Join us on Tuesday, Feburary 20th at 6PM in the 4th floor Skyline Room for a panel discussion with participants of Heritage West: The West Philadelphia Community Archaeology Project! Heritage West is a community archaeology project created with the goal of using archaeology to uncover stories of individuals who lived in the Black... Read more »

Wednesday Night Rides are social bike rides in Philly, every two weeks. Rides start at a variety of locations throughout the city and usually but not always end at a bar or restaurant. Rides are moderately paced (average 8 mph) and prioritize bicycle infrastructure and connecting with other riders. All are welcome! Please check social... Read more »

Trumpeter Leon Jordan Jr and a group from Union Local 77 will recreate 60's and 70's Jazz spotlighting Trumpet powerhouse legend Freddie Hubbard "Ready for Freddie" for Black History Month. This event will take place in the main lobby of The Parkway Central Library.  All ages are welcome.

Join us for an Interactive experience of the evolution of Black American music for a hip hop influenced audience. This program is suitable for all audiences.

Northwest Night Rides are social group bike rides focused in and around Northwest Philadelphia. They meet every other Wednesday at 7:00 pm and usually end at a bar, brewery, or... Read more »

From their event page:  This display celebrates the origins of African American literature through books, newspapers, and other printed materials in the Free Library’s collection. In spite of slavery, prohibitions... Read more »